22. Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington: B+ GradeI like Desmond Trufant a lot. I mocked him to the Falcons quite frequently at No. 30, but I guess Atlanta felt like he wouldn't fall to them. Moving up eight spots to land him is definitely acceptable. Trufant should be an instant starter across from Asante Samuel, as he fills a huge need.

60. Robert Alford, CB, Southeastern Louisiana: A GradeThere was a report a few weeks ago that Robert Alford wouldn't make it past the 42nd pick. Well, he did, and the Falcons have to be thrilled. Alford, who provides solid value, really helps fortify the cornerback position along with Desmond Trufant. Atlanta's former greatest weakness now has to be considered a strength.

Carolina Panthers (Last Year: 7-9)

2013 NFL Draft Individual Grades:

14. Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah: A GradeI think Sharrif Floyd would have been a better pick because A) he's a superior pass-rusher and B) he doesn't have any sort of health concerns. But this is still a great pick for the Panthers because they needed tons of help on the interior of their defensive line. Star Lotulelei would have gone in the top 10 if smarter teams were drafting there, so Carolina is reaping the benefits, much like other smarter teams will in the second half of the draft.

44. Kawann Short, DT, Purdue: B+ GradeBack-to-back defensive tackles for the Panthers? Well, it makes sense considering how terrible they were at the position. Short's range was around 28-45, so there is pretty solid value with this selection. The only concern I have here is that the Panthers don't pick again until Round 4, and they have yet to address their woeful secondary.

New Orleans Saints (Last Year: 7-9)

2013 NFL Draft Individual Grades:

15. Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas: A- GradeThis is a very good pick by a smart team. The Saints had major issues at safety, and Kenny Vaccaro is one of the top players available. With Matt Ryan and Cam Newton in the division, New Orleans absolutely had to upgrade its secondary. Malcolm Jenkins and Roman Harper weren't cutting it.

75. Terron Armstead, OT, Arkansas-Pine Bluff: A GradeIt was sad to see Steve Gleason announce this pick. I don't understand why there's no cure for ALS yet, but hopefully that'll change soon. At any rate, the Saints made an outstanding selection with Terron Armstead, who is raw but has first-round talent. There was some speculation that Armstead could sneak into the end of the first round, so New Orleans just made a terrific value pick.

82. John Jenkins, NT, Georgia: A+ GradeThe Saints are absolutely killing this draft. John Jenkins was considered by some to be a late first-round prospect, but he fell because there just wasn't a league-wide need for nose tackles. The Saints probably don't mind too much because they needed a big defensive lineman in the middle of their new 3-4.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Last Year: 7-9)

2013 NFL Draft Individual Grades:

43. Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State: A GradeThink the Buccaneers shored up their secondary with Johnthan Banks and Darrelle Revis? Banks is a steal at No. 43. He was projected to go in the first round prior to running a 4.6 40 at the Combine. But as the Seahawks have proven, tall but slower corners can thrive in the NFL.

73. Mike Glennon, QB, N.C. State: C GradeThere are so many teams that need quarterbacks, yet the Buccaneers were the first one to choose a player out of the Barkley/Nassib/Glennon/Wilson group? It may seem strange, but head coach Greg Schiano absolutely hates Josh Freeman, who struggled mightily down the stretch. Glennon has good upside, but he's a project. The Buccaneers probably would have been better off giving Freeman one more shot and then coming back with a quarterback in the awesome 2014 class.

This is coming from a giant lifelong UGA fan, John Jenkins is NOT an A+. He's not even a B. more like a C- or D.

Dude is a big fat lazy shit work ethic no penetrating weak tackling bum. He got massively dominated and pushed around all year. Couldn't stop the run for shit. Gets tired after 1 series and has to be rotated out like a mofo.

He's quick for his size. That's it. But weak and no stamina. Don't expect much from except to get fatter and slower.

Coming from a NC State alum, and lifelong fan the Bucs indeed have a project with Glennon. The guy drove me crazy with his habit of staring down receivers and using the check downs a lot. But has a decent arm and decent pocket poise. Should be interesting to see how he does down there.

with the state of the taints defense last year, if they'd have drafted a crosseyed division 3 waterboy with a gimpy leg who stood up to the ugliest cheerleader who turned him down for the dance, they'd have gotten an A, just for improving their defense

This is coming from a giant lifelong UGA fan, John Jenkins is NOT an A+. He's not even a B. more like a C- or D.

Dude is a big fat lazy shit work ethic no penetrating weak tackling bum. He got massively dominated and pushed around all year. Couldn't stop the run for shit. Gets tired after 1 series and has to be rotated out like a mofo.

He's quick for his size. That's it. But weak and no stamina. Don't expect much from except to get fatter and slower.

Yup. That is the problem with the college regimen. He has dropped almost 40 pounds since the end of the season and will get trained up much more effectively at the professional level. Payton said that the Saints are looking for him to be at a "fighting weight" of 340-345.

Coming from a NC State alum, and lifelong fan the Bucs indeed have a project with Glennon. The guy drove me crazy with his habit of staring down receivers and using the check downs a lot. But has a decent arm and decent pocket poise. Should be interesting to see how he does down there.

Also as a former Wolfpacker, I have to agree with you on Glennon. He is far too immobile to be successful as a starter.

Yup. That is the problem with the college regimen. He has dropped almost 40 pounds since the end of the season and will get trained up much more effectively at the professional level. Payton said that the Saints are looking for him to be at a "fighting weight" of 340-345.

His weight said 345 on the UGA site, but I assure you he was more like 385. Kwame Geathers was supposedly at 350, but he was closer to 400. Both of these guys suck.

I love the Armstead pick.....I question the Safety pick in a deep safety draft with Jarvis Jones sitting there....Saints are gonna regret that for 10 years....or more....

Jenkins....eh....maybe a b maybe a c ....I don't think A+

Disagree with Trufant....the reason his stats dropped as a senior is Qbs in the Pac 12 were told don't throw his direction....he doesn't get ints but he gets his hands on LOTS of passes....if he learns to intercept....oh my.....but the guy is a winner and leader!

I didn't care for our DE picks....but eh....my personal opinion is we should have grabbed a DE in second and a CB in the 4th....maybe trade up and grab Poyer (who reminded me of grimes)

Honestly I thought Saints draft would have been better had they got Jones......but glad they picked a safety....

Our front office obviously was targeting young fast DB's. They must be satisfied, or have a plan, for the line. Either they have seen improvement from our projects, or know that DLine vets get dropped as camp casualties and roster cuts much easier than quality DB's do.

I didn't care for our DE picks....but eh....my personal opinion is we should have grabbed a DE in second and a CB in the 4th....maybe trade up and grab Poyer (who reminded me of grimes)

I am sure TD agrees with you in an ideal world. But what you are overlooking is that value at that pick. If the Falcons scouting department had a DE with a high grade on him in the second the Falcons probably would have taken him, but what most likely happened is the Alford was rated way higher as a BPA than the next position of need's best player. I mean the Falcons drafted two first round grade CBs, can't be too mad about that. What you don't have access too is the teams scouting reports, their big boards, and their internal self scouting. What if the your big board had the best DE available as a 3rd round grade? And that same DE was available in the 4th? The fans what question you but you would be cheering.

I am sure TD agrees with you in an ideal world. But what you are overlooking is that value at that pick. If the Falcons scouting department had a DE with a high grade on him in the second the Falcons probably would have taken him, but what most likely happened is the Alford was rated way higher as a BPA than the next position of need's best player. I mean the Falcons drafted two first round grade CBs, can't be too mad about that. What you don't have access too is the teams scouting reports, their big boards, and their internal self scouting. What if the your big board had the best DE available as a 3rd round grade? And that same DE was available in the 4th? The fans what question you but you would be cheering.

concur and i didnt dig into scouting reports and evaluations like I usually do, I like to have my own big board to see where and how I think we did....

at this point it is just as much lack of knowledge on those DE as anything, but the first guy we selected some of scouting reports i saw said he was talented but often the last guy to react and often out of position.....and the mangapo highlights...watch the youtube video against KSU the guy was rarely in position to make the tackle. even the RG3 highlight with the kid, he kind of happened into the play.... I just didn't see why we jumped up to grab him. one positive of the tackles I did see, like 3 of them were forced fumbles.....so that was a positive